Personal Law
Our Personal Law practice is dedicated to providing discreet and effective representation to meet your unique needs. Our lawyers are trained and experienced in the following areas:
- Divorce and Separation. Unfortunately, a large amount of the resources of our legal system are devoted to resolving problems connected with separation and divorce. We believe that no two situations are alike, and that an attorney has a professional responsibility to tailor his or her professional advice to the specific needs of each unique client. In many situations, amicable mediation may result in the best solution, while other times, taking a "hard line" will be the only way to get results. Whether it is negotiating a separation agreement, litigating a contested divorce, or resolving child custody and support disputes, we fit the strategy to the situation.
- Estate Planning and Probate. Our estate planning practice covers everything from drafting a simple will, to providing complex tax advice for the purpose of minimizing federal estate taxes, to avoiding probate through the use of Living Trusts. We can work with your financial planner to ensure that you have an integrated financial and estate plan specific to your individual needs.
- Real Estate. We represent individuals and businesses in purchasing or leasing residential or commercial real estate, and in obtaining approvals under the zoning laws for matters such as variances and special exceptions.
- Employee Benefits/IRA's. Determining the entitlement to, and the tax treatment of, benefits under employee benefit plans involves the interpretation of complex rules, regulations and agreements. We can assist in resolving disputes between employers and employees involving entitlement to benefits. We also work with financial advisors to assist with developing an individual financial plan.
- Elder Law. We can assist you in creating a long term care plan for you or your loved ones, and help you integrate the long term care program with other aspects of the estate plan.